Cingrani's return could further cloud Reds' postseason roster picture

4:55 PM,
Sep. 25, 2013

Tony Cingrani last pitched Sept. 10 in a 9-1 loss to the Cubs.

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Reds pitching coach Bryan Price admits it's a good problem to have, but the decision on the pitching staff for the postseason roster has become more difficult recently with the return of Johnny Cueto and Sean Marshall. It may become more difficult with a potential return of left-hander Tony Cingrani.

Before Wednesday's game, Cingrani threw his second bullpen since leaving his Sept. 10 start in the second inning with a reoccurrence of his lower back injury. Depending on how he feels on Thursday and the situations that come up in the three-game series against the Pirates, it appears his next ...